Objectives:
The Committee on Ethics is a standing committee of the Association, which is responsible for the design and implementation of the Association's ethics education and advisory program. The objectives of the ethics education program are:

To increase the number of candidates for all degrees in anthropology receiving training in ethics before graduating;

To provide ongoing education in ethical issues for all AAA members;

To provide advice to AAA members facing/raising ethical dilemmas; and

To provide guidance to the Executive Board about AAA codes and guidelines.

Duration of Committee: Permanent

Term of Office:
3-year term

Committee Reports to: The Executive Board

Responsibilities:

To work with the Executive Board Long-Range Planning Committee and others, formulate visions and goals for the AAA ethics education and advisory program, consistent with the association's long-range goals

To continually assess members' ethics education needs and interests

To provide advice to AAA members who are facing/raising ethical dilemmas